When quadriplegic sailor “MAXroam were delighted to help Hilary in her quest for low cost data and voice roaming," said Phelan. "Hilary should be an inspiration to all of us and we were very happy to help out in any way possible”
Lister is attempting to become the first guadriplegic woman to sail around Britain using a specially-modified boat controlled by an array of puff-straws that give Lister control of steering and sail trim. She is blogging the journey and keeping people updated on her Twitter site .
Lister and her team were inundated with offers for help to access the internet after their plea on her arrival in Arklow.
MAXroam 's product, an international SIM card, fits into any unlocked mobile phone, and can slash roaming costs by as much as 80%. It doesn't mean a new number, either, as calls to your existing mobile number can be easily rerouted to the new SIM card.
With voice coverage in 213 countries and data coverage in 139 countries, it's likely to prove handy for anyone attending several overseas events in the one year, or anyone cruising across borders.
For Hilary, who was reduced to only updating her movements via text message to Twitter, it should prove a huge boost.
